The main objective of the pre-school Spanish program is to introduce young children to the Spanish language in a playful and interactive manner. Through engaging activities, songs, and games, children will begin to develop an awareness and appreciation for the Spanish language and culture.
Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence
Unit 1: Greetings and Classroom Commands
Unit 2: Colors and Numbers
Unit 3: Animals
Unit 4: Family and Days of the Week
Unit 5: Weather
Unit 6: Food and Drinks
Unit 7: Food and Celebrations
Unit 8: Holidays and Seasons
Unit 9: Zoo Animals and Insects
Unit 10: Shapes and Sizes
Unit 11: Clothing and Daily Routine
Unit 12: At the Park and Playground
Unit 13: Transportation
Unit 14: Jobs and Community Helpers
Unit 15: Review and End-of-Year Celebration
Curriculum
- 15 Sections
- 33 Lessons
- 36 Weeks
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- Unit 1: Greetings and Classroom CommandsObjectives: 1. Introduce basic greetings and farewells in Spanish, such as "Hola," "Adiós," and "Buenos días." 2. Teach simple classroom commands like "Siéntate," "Levántate," and "Escucha." 3. Foster listening and speaking skills through interactive games and activities. 4. Introduce cultural aspects related to greetings in Spanish-speaking countries. 5. Build vocabulary related to classroom interactions.6
- Unit 2: Colors and NumbersObjectives: 1. Introduce basic colors in Spanish, such as "rojo," "azul," "verde," etc. 2. Teach numbers from 1 to 10 in Spanish through songs, games, and counting activities. 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by associating colors with numbers. 4. Encourage creative activities using colors and numbers (e.g., coloring worksheets, counting objects).4
- Unit 3: AnimalsObjectives: 1. Introduce common animals in Spanish, such as "perro," "gato," "pájaro," etc. 2. Teach animal sounds (e.g., "el perro ladra," "el gato maúlla"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by describing animals and their characteristics. 4. Engage in interactive activities like animal-themed songs and role-playing. 5. Explore basic concepts of animal habitats and behaviors.1
- Unit 4: Family and Days of the WeekObjectives: 1. Introduce basic family members in Spanish, such as "mamá," "papá," "hermano," etc. 2. Teach the days of the week in Spanish (e.g., "lunes," "martes," etc.) through songs and interactive activities. 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by discussing daily routines and family activities. 4. Encourage simple conversations about family relationships and daily schedules. 5. Introduce cultural aspects related to family and daily life in Spanish-speaking countries.2
- Unit 5: WeatherObjectives: 1. Introduce basic weather vocabulary in Spanish, such as "sol," "lluvia," "nube," etc. 2. Teach simple phrases related to weather conditions (e.g., "Hace sol," "Está lloviendo"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by describing daily weather changes. 4. Engage in weather-related activities like drawing weather symbols and singing weather songs. 5. Explore seasonal weather patterns and their cultural significance in different Spanish-speaking regions.1
- Unit 6: Food and DrinksObjectives: 1. Introduce common foods and drinks in Spanish, such as "manzana," "leche," "pizza," etc. 2. Teach basic table manners and polite expressions (e.g., "Por favor," "Gracias"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by discussing favorite foods and meals. 4. Engage in food-related activities like cooking simple recipes or pretending to run a restaurant. 5. Explore cultural aspects related to traditional foods and eating habits in Spanish-speaking cultures.1
- Unit 7: Food and CelebrationsObjectives: 1. Introduce foods and dishes commonly served during celebrations in Spanish-speaking cultures, such as "pastel," "tamales," "empanadas," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to celebrations (e.g., "cumpleaños," "Navidad," "fiesta"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by describing typical foods and activities during celebrations. 4. Engage in role-playing and storytelling activities centered around celebrations. 5. Explore cultural traditions and customs associated with major celebrations in different Spanish-speaking countries.1
- Unit 8: Holidays and SeasonsObjectives: 1. Introduce major holidays and seasons in Spanish-speaking cultures, such as "Navidad," "verano," "otoño," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to holidays (e.g., "Pascua," "Día de los Muertos") and seasons. 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by discussing seasonal activities and holiday traditions. 4. Engage in seasonal crafts, songs, and activities that reflect cultural celebrations. 5. Explore how holidays and seasons influence daily life and traditions in Spanish-speaking communities.1
- Unit 9: Zoo Animals and InsectsObjectives: 1. Introduce zoo animals and insects in Spanish, such as "león," "elefante," "mariposa," "hormiga," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to animal habitats and characteristics (e.g., "selva," "desierto," "rápido," "lento"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by describing animal behaviors and habitats. 4. Engage in animal-themed games, songs, and crafts. 5. Explore the diversity of animal life and ecosystems in Spanish-speaking regions.2
- Unit 10: Shapes and SizesObjectives: 1. Introduce basic shapes and sizes in Spanish, such as "círculo," "cuadrado," "triángulo," "grande," "pequeño," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to spatial concepts and comparative adjectives. 3. Develop fine motor skills through shape tracing and size sorting activities. 4. Engage in creative activities using shapes and sizes (e.g., building blocks, drawing shapes). 5. Explore cultural symbols and uses of shapes in art and design in Spanish-speaking cultures.4
- Unit 11: Clothing and Daily RoutineObjectives: 1. Introduce basic clothing items in Spanish, such as "camisa," "pantalones," "vestido," "zapatos," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to daily routines (e.g., "levantarse," "desayunar," "vestirse," "bañarse"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by describing clothing and daily activities. 4. Engage in dress-up games and role-playing activities related to daily routines. 5. Explore cultural variations in clothing styles and daily routines in Spanish-speaking countries.4
- Unit 12: At the Park and PlaygroundObjectives: 1. Introduce common park and playground items in Spanish, such as "columpio," "tobogán," "arena," "banco," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to activities at the park and playground (e.g., "jugar," "correr," "trepar," "descansar"). 3. Develop gross motor skills through outdoor play activities. 4. Engage in pretend play and storytelling activities set in a park or playground. 5. Explore cultural differences in park and playground designs and activities in Spanish-speaking communities.2
- Unit 13: TransportationObjectives: 1. Introduce common modes of transportation in Spanish, such as "coche," "autobús," "avión," "tren," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to travel and transportation (e.g., "viajar," "conducir," "montar," "volar"). 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by discussing different modes of transportation. 4. Engage in pretend play and transportation-themed activities (e.g., creating a cardboard bus). 5. Explore cultural aspects of transportation and travel in Spanish-speaking countries.2
- Unit 14: Jobs and Community HelpersObjectives: 1. Introduce common jobs and community helpers in Spanish, such as "médico," "maestro/maestra," "bombero," "policía," etc. 2. Teach vocabulary related to job responsibilities and professions. 3. Develop listening and speaking skills by discussing the roles of community helpers. 4. Engage in role-playing activities where students pretend to be different community helpers. 5. Explore how community helpers contribute to society and community life in Spanish-speaking cultures.2
- Unit 15: Review and End-of-Year CelebrationObjectives: 1. Review and reinforce key concepts, vocabulary, and skills learned throughout the kindergarten Spanish curriculum. 2. Celebrate students' learning achievements and progress over the school year. 3. Engage in fun and interactive review activities (e.g., games, quizzes, performances). 4. Reflect on favorite learning experiences and memories from the Spanish class. 5. Prepare students for transitioning to the next grade level or phase in their Spanish language learning journey.0
